NFA 2162 (SA 3308)
Carrying NFA 2162 (SA 3308) over FALLING WATER CREEK
.1 MI NORTH OF US 27, Hamilton, Tennessee
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NFA 2162 (SA 3308)
The NFA 2162 (SA 3308) bridge in Hamilton, Tennessee carries NFA 2162 (SA 3308) over FALLING WATER CREEK. It was built in 1928, making it 98 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1955, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 45.1 meters (148 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 12,697 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Tennessee bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 15.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NFA 2162 (SA 3308) compares
Live comparison across Tennessee.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1928
- Last Reconstructed
- 1955
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 45.1 m (148 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.5 m (34 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 12,697 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 33SR0290011
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
How to read this record
NFA 2162 (SA 3308) is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare NFA 2162 (SA 3308) against other structures in Hamilton and across Tennessee. Tennessee bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for NFA 2162 (SA 3308)?
NFA 2162 (SA 3308) in Hamilton, Tennessee has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NFA 2162 (SA 3308) inspected?
NFA 2162 (SA 3308)'s responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 12,697 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NFA 2162 (SA 3308) is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for NFA 2162 (SA 3308)?
NFA 2162 (SA 3308) has an NBI inventory load rating of 15.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining NFA 2162 (SA 3308)?
NFA 2162 (SA 3308) is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is NFA 2162 (SA 3308) and does age affect safety?
NFA 2162 (SA 3308) was built in 1928, making it 98 years old and last reconstructed in 1955.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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